Northampton, MASS

On June 7, I flew from OKC to Chicago, connected to a flight to take me to Hartford, Connecticut. My brother picked me up, we drove straight to his softball game where I was greeted with a burger and a Woodchuck cider.

After the game (they won by the way), we drove to my brother's apartment in downtown Northampton, MASS where he told me how getting his great new place came about. We then went to a restaurant downstairs and a couple spaces down called Local Burger where a certain type of chicken strips were highly recommended. These chicken strips were breaded with a mix of Captain Crunch. I initially wanted to go for the garden black bean burger but decided to follow the recommendation. The chicken was pretty good, however I filled up pretty fast due to the pistachio milkshake I took down within 3 minutes. Since this trip to Local Burger, I have had their garden burger with sauteed mushrooms and bleu cheese which I finished entirely.

I was actually telling my friend that I feel like Northampton does vegetarian the way Oklahoma does BBQ. It is actually very difficult to find a place with any sort of bbq related dish. I have to say, YES, if there were fantastic options as far as veggie-friendly goes available to me in Norman (which there are a decent amount), I would easily make that lifestyle change. Not that I can't prepare meals myself... It just makes it a little more motivating to have these healthier options on a menu when I've decided to take the lazier route and not prepare something myself.

Here are some photos, on that note:

Inside the Roost, an awesome coffee/beverage/food place a couple blocks from my bro's place.

Cranberry Spice scone and latte from a coffee/juice bar called Haymarket Cafe.

Inside the Roost.

Did I tell you about my friend Meredith?

She's moving to Chicago this fall (2011) to pursue her Masters in Writing and Publishing at Depaul University. I've already started looking at train fares to visit her within the month of her move. She is pretty great.

I was actually right outside of her house the other night, going to get her to walk with me to Pita Pit (which turned into the best evening walk this spring, seriously we saw the coolest pink and blue sunset) and just before getting to her door I stopped, smiled and felt overwhelmed by how happy I was to have gotten so close to her. Sometimes it's difficult to really connect with someone naturally and I feel I've found a lifelong friend in Meredrift...(Meredith).

Brent - Senior Portraits

Previews of my Senior Portrait Session with Brent, graduating from El Reno High School. Brent made my job very easy with all of his great locations and ideas.

April Prices & $$pecials

portrait session:

$200

(Standard portrait, Senior portraits, Bridal, Boudoir, Maternity, Newborn, Children, basically any portrait session involving one person.)

• Photo disc (80-200 touched up photos from your session)
• Print Release (you can print an unlimited amount, up to 16x20 inches from your photo disc, no expiration!)
• 3 hours, unlimited outfit changes
• Location of choice

groups:

$275 - up to 4 people

($15 per additional person)

(Family portrait, Engagement)

• Photo disc (80-200 touched up photos from your session)
• Print Release (you can print an unlimited amount, up to 16x20 inches from your photo disc, no expiration!)
• 3 hours, unlimited outfit changes
• Location of choice

weddings & parties:

Contact us for specifications.

APRIL 2011 SPECIALS:

*PLAY DATE PARTY SPECIAL*

$175

• 2 hours play time coverage
• photo disc + print release (100-300 photos, all photos touched up)

*PET/ANIMAL PORTRAITS*

$60 - up to 2 animals ($10 per additional)

• 30 minutes
• location - your choice
• photo disc + print release (20-30 images, touched up)

i have a sister: Lucy. She has a best friend: Grace.

I traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia in mid March 2011 to visit family. My Step-Mom and little sister live in C'Ville. I did a fun photo shoot with Lucy (sister) and her best friend Grace in their prom dresses in a field outside of Charlottesville as well as their super hip (well, they are) outfits on the University of Virginia campus.

I had a great time and hope it shows through some of these photos!

happiness.

Angela + Friends

I met a wonderful woman named Angela. She has a beautiful daughter who looks completely stunning in orange ;) ... Angela has 2 great friends with 3 beautiful children.

When I am given the opportunity to take photos of a family that I am meeting for the first time, I become enchanted by their relationship with each other. With their communication, verbal or physical, I become a viewer in their every day existence with each other. I find these few hours with these new friends to be one of the most enjoyable parts of my job. I feel so lucky to get to meet them and be involved in their lives for the short amount of time that I am. Thank you all for letting me photograph your love for each other.